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07-Jan-2019
Philippe Coutinho Joins Barcelona, Becomes 2nd Most Expensive Transfer in World Soccer History
Team Liverpool sold Brazilian football player Philippe Coutinho to Team Barcelona for 160 million Euros ($192 million). With this, transfer of Philippe Coutinho has become the 2nd Most Expensive transfer in World Soccer History.
World’s most expensive transfer is Brazilian football player Neymar’s transfer from Barcelona to Paris Saint Germain team in 200 million pounds in 2017.
Gilles Simon Wins Inaugural Tata Open Title
Gilles Simon of France has lifted the inaugural Tata Open Maharashtra Tennis trophy.
In the summit clash in Pune, the unseeded French player defeated second-seeded Kevin Anderson in straight sets.
Federer-Bencic Lead Switzerland to Hopman Cup Title
Switzerland won their third Hopman Cup as Roger Federer and Belinda Bencic beat Germany's Alexander Zverev and Angelique Kerber in the deciding mixed doubles to secure a 2-1 victory in the final at the Perth Arena.
It was Federer's second Hopman Cup triumph after victory in 2001 alongside then world number one Martina Hingis.
Sports Minister Rathore Launches 'Khelo India' Logo
The vibrant Khelo India logo, reflecting the freshness, agility and vitality of New India was launched at a ceremony by the Union Minister of State ( I/C) Youth Affairs and Sports Rajyavardhan Rathore in New Delhi.
The logo also conveys an impression of fitness and competitiveness. The three-stroke Khelo India logo, designed by Ogilvy India, has in-built modularity, allowing plenty of adaptability and flexibility into endless pictorial forms.
Elina Svitolina Wins Brisbane International
Elina Svitolina secured her first WTA title in Australia with a straight-sets victory in the Brisbane International final. Svitolina beat Belarusian qualifier Aliaksandra Sasnovich.
Nick Kyrgios moved a step closer to claiming his first ATP title on home soil with a semifinal win over defending champion, Grigor Dimitrov. He will face American Ryan Harrison in finals.
